What would Mary Poppins Do?
What would Mary Poppins Do? I want to be more like Mary Poppins. Instead of screeching at my children, like the Wicked Witch of the West, to clean up yet...
Behavior
Ethan’s Alternative Tomorrow: A PATH Toward Social Inclusion
Ethan’s Alternative Tomorrow Hang out with Ethan for a day and you quickly become enamored with this unique young man. He charms you with his clever wit, his love for...
How to Use Choices and Preferences to Improve Cooperation
How to Use Choices and Preferences to Improve Cooperation We’re going to begin this article by stating the obvious: “People perform better – and, in general, behave better – when...
Power of Prevention: Heading Off Difficult Behavior
In the past, children’s challenging behavior was typically addressed with consequences (usually punishment) imposed after the problem behavior occurred. Parents, teachers, and other people supporting children with special needs are now...
8 Tips to Prepare Your Family Members With Special Needs for the Holiday Season?
Can you believe it? The stores will be bypassing Thanksgiving and zooming towards Christmas before we know it!
The Scary Truth about Halloween Candy
Which do you think has the most chemicals in it – your local hardware store or your child’s bag of Halloween candy? The answer may surprise you! “Most Halloween candy...
Getting Ahead of the Game: Changing Behavior and Family Life
Changing Behavior and Family Life Amy was five years old, an only child living with both parents. Although Amy had some wonderful strengths, moments of thoughtfulness and calm only punctuated...
Time-Out: Does it Work? How to Improve Children’s Behavior
Time-out is one of the most popular and highly recommended disciplinary strategies. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to use correctly, and when used inconsistently or in the wrong circumstances, can make problems even
Relationship Rescue: Are there Alternatives to Prescription Medications?
“Isn’t there something else I can do for my child besides having them take prescription medications?”
Finding Common Ground: Working Together to Resolve Behavioral Challenges
Amy is a bright, happy 4 year-old girl who lives at home with her parents and 12 year old sister. She has developmental delays that make it difficult for Amy to understand social cues
